Foundation Science Quiz 1

Sam made the following statements about living things.

A: They respond to changes in their surroundings

B: They do not move by themselves.

C: They need air, food and water to survive.

Which of the following statements made about all living things are true?

• A and B

• A and C

• B and C

Based on the picture above, which statement is likely to be correct about the flower?

• The flower has short anthers.

• The flower is likely to be pollinated by the wind.

• The flower will not be able to produce any seeds.

Study the information given on materials A, B and C in the table above.

Which material is the most suitable for making the handle?

• A

• B

• C

Which is the material she will likely choose to make her spectacles?

• W

• X

• Y

Mushroom is a living thing because it _________________.

• responds to changes

• moves from place to place

• needs sunlight to make food

Which animal below has similar life cycle to the animal shown in the picture?

• Chicken

• Butterfly

• Frog

In the diagram below, at which stages do the plant make its own food?

• S and T

• P and T

• R, S and T

Which of the following item(s) is/are placed in the wrong box?

• Rain only

• Cloud and candle only

• Candle and rain only

Which switch must be open if you want only 3 light bulbs to be lighted up?

• S1

• S2

• S3

What could Sathi do to cool down a cup of hot water quickly?

• Place the cup on a kitchen table.

• Place some ice cubes into the cup.

• Place a metal spoon beside the cup.